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* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that the gae's story rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old-school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.

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* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that the gae's game's story rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old-school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.
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* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'' has the Solo class, which operate similarly to the ''Shadowrun'' counterpart above, but differ in that these characters do not hold a personal sense of moral code and are more ruthless in their pragmatism to get things done.

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* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'' has the Solo class, which operate similarly to the ''Shadowrun'' counterpart above, below, but differ in that these characters do not hold a personal sense of moral code and are more ruthless in their pragmatism to get things done.

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They are the tech-savvy [[HiredGuns mercenaries]], {{bounty hunter}}s, [[ProfessionalKiller assassins]], bodyguards, and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades, and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles, etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy [[HiredGuns mercenaries]], {{bounty hunter}}s, [[ProfessionalKiller assassins]], bodyguards, and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades, and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns weird guns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles, etc.) is required.



* [[BlindWeaponmaster Mamoru Hijikata]] from ''Manga/UntilDeathDoUsPart''.
* Tetsujo from ''Manga/{{Dorohedoro}}'', he literally looks like a samurai.
* [[HandicappedBadass Nicholas Brown]] from ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'', although he's not from a {{Cyberpunk}} world.
* The eponymous protagonist from ''Anime/AfroSamurai'' is a black samurai with considerable skills in the {{Cyberpunk}} dystopian future.

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* [[BlindWeaponmaster Mamoru Hijikata]] from ''Manga/UntilDeathDoUsPart''.
* Tetsujo from ''Manga/{{Dorohedoro}}'', he literally looks like a samurai.
* [[HandicappedBadass Nicholas Brown]] from ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'', although he's not from a {{Cyberpunk}} world.
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''Anime/AfroSamurai'': The eponymous protagonist from ''Anime/AfroSamurai'' is a black samurai with considerable skills in the {{Cyberpunk}} dystopian future.future.
%%* ''Manga/{{Dorohedoro}}'': Tetsujo literally looks like a samurai.
%%* ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'': [[HandicappedBadass Nicholas Brown]], although he's not from a {{Cyberpunk}} world.
%%* ''Manga/UntilDeathDoUsPart'': [[BlindWeaponmaster Mamoru Hijikata]].



* ''ComicBook/Ronin1983'' is probably the TropeCodifier for comics.
* In the CrapsackWorld of ''ComicBook/JudgeDredd'', the Judges of future Japan dress and act like high-tech Samurai warriors.



* ''ComicBook/JudgeDredd'': In the CrapsackWorld of the stories, the Judges of future Japan dress and act like high-tech Samurai warriors.
%%* ''ComicBook/Ronin1983'' is probably the TropeCodifier for comics.%%Probably?



* Being inspired by ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'', the human protagonists of ''Film/TheMatrix'' exhibit characteristics of this, especially Trinity.
* The main character from ''Film/GhostDogTheWayOfTheSamurai'' is a gangster hitman who lives by the code of Bushido and has a number of anachronistic habits, such as communicating by messenger pigeon. [[Music/WuTangClan RZA]] has a cameo as another one of these.
* Jef Costello from ''Film/LeSamourai''. Besides the title, it gets points for having the protagonist wear a BadassLongcoat. And it was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements).

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* Being inspired by ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'', ''Film/AvengersEndgame'': [[spoiler: Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) goes rogue after his family's disappearance as ''Ronin'', terrorizing Yakuza and other criminals who survived the human protagonists of ''Film/TheMatrix'' exhibit characteristics of this, especially Trinity.
Snap while innocent people vanished. He even gets a Main/CoolSword to boot]].
* ''Film/GhostDogTheWayOfTheSamurai'': The main character from ''Film/GhostDogTheWayOfTheSamurai'' is a gangster hitman who lives by the code of Bushido and has a number of anachronistic habits, such as communicating by messenger pigeon. [[Music/WuTangClan RZA]] has a cameo as another one of these.
* Jef Costello from ''Film/LeSamourai''. Besides the title, it gets points ''Film/{{Elysium}}'': The main villain is Kruger, a cyborg for having the protagonist wear hire who carries a BadassLongcoat. And it was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements).katana.



* In ''Film/{{Elysium}}'', the main villain is Kruger, a cyborg for hire who carries a katana.
%%* Katana has always had shades of this, but her incarnation in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' embodies this trope.
* In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'', [[spoiler: Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) goes rogue after his family's disappearance as ''Ronin'', terrorizing Yakuza and other criminals who survived the Snap while innocent people vanished. He even gets a Main/CoolSword to boot]].

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* In ''Film/{{Elysium}}'', %%* ''Film/TheMatrix'': Being inspired by ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'', the main villain is Kruger, a cyborg human protagonists exhibit characteristics of this, especially Trinity.%%Such as?
* ''Film/LeSamourai'': Jef Costello. Besides the title, it gets points
for hire who carries having the protagonist wear a katana.
BadassLongcoat. It was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements).
%%* ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'': Katana has always had shades of this, but her incarnation in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' here embodies this trope.
* In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'', [[spoiler: Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) goes rogue after his family's disappearance as ''Ronin'', terrorizing Yakuza and other criminals who survived the Snap while innocent people vanished. He even gets a Main/CoolSword to boot]].
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* Molly Millions from ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'' and [[Literature/SprawlTrilogy other works]] by Creator/WilliamGibson is the TropeNamer and UrExample. She's a "razorgirl" with cybernetically enhanced reflexes, lenses grafted over her eyes, and double-edged scalpel blades implanted under her fingernails.
* Hiro Protagonist in ''Literature/SnowCrash'' is a pizza deliveryman and freelance hacker, but his combat skills, talent for working high-tech espionage, and willingness to take on enemies far larger than himself to do what's right are what make him an example. Raven does work as a mercenary, but he's got his own agenda.
* Creator/NealStephenson's ''Literature/TheDiamondAge'' has a DecoyProtagonist, Bud, who behaves a bit like one of these. He's mostly just a street hoodlum who spends his money on bionic weapons. He's messily executed in short order.
* [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Sri Death]] from Creator/TaisTeng's ''Memoirs of a Matriarchy'' and ''Neon Moon'' anthologies. Though he is practically invulnerable and possibly immortal by the end of his arc, he still suffers from BadassDecay to make the point that the universe is ruled by forces greater than any single person can control.
* This is an entire profession in ''Literature/TheCyberDragonsTrilogy'' by Creator/CTPhipps. Called "Riders" in-universe, they are armed couriers that use their job as cover for other, illegal, work. They're officially licensed by the government to carry weapons and cybernetics but, in practice, are smugglers who also do a lot of other criminal activities. Many of them dabble in hacking, theft, mercenary work, and assassination. Having no other skills after being trained as a Yakuza assassin for a decade, Keiko "Kei" Springs ends up drifting into this line of work despite how obvious a target it makes her.

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* Molly Millions from ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'' and [[Literature/SprawlTrilogy other works]] by Creator/WilliamGibson is the TropeNamer and UrExample. She's a "razorgirl" with cybernetically enhanced reflexes, lenses grafted over her eyes, and double-edged scalpel blades implanted under her fingernails.
* Hiro Protagonist in ''Literature/SnowCrash'' is a pizza deliveryman and freelance hacker, but his combat skills, talent for working high-tech espionage, and willingness to take on enemies far larger than himself to do what's right are what make him an example. Raven does work as a mercenary, but he's got his own agenda.
* Creator/NealStephenson's ''Literature/TheDiamondAge'' has a DecoyProtagonist, Bud, who behaves a bit like one of these. He's mostly just a street hoodlum who spends his money on bionic weapons. He's messily executed in short order.
* [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Sri Death]] from Creator/TaisTeng's ''Memoirs of a Matriarchy'' and ''Neon Moon'' anthologies. Though he is practically invulnerable and possibly immortal by the end of his arc, he still suffers from BadassDecay to make the point that the universe is ruled by forces greater than any single person can control.
* This is an entire profession in
''Literature/TheCyberDragonsTrilogy'' by Creator/CTPhipps.Creator/CTPhipps: This is an entire profession. Called "Riders" in-universe, they are armed couriers that use their job as cover for other, illegal, work. They're officially licensed by the government to carry weapons and cybernetics but, in practice, are smugglers who also do a lot of other criminal activities. Many of them dabble in hacking, theft, mercenary work, and assassination. Having no other skills after being trained as a Yakuza assassin for a decade, Keiko "Kei" Springs ends up drifting into this line of work despite how obvious a target it makes her.her.
* ''Literature/TheDiamondAge'' has a DecoyProtagonist, Bud, who behaves a bit like one of these. He's mostly just a street hoodlum who spends his money on bionic weapons. He's messily executed in short order.
* ''Memoirs of a Matriarchy'' and ''Neon Moon'', anthologies by Creator/TaisTeng: [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Sri Death]]. Although he is practically invulnerable and possibly immortal by the end of his arc, he still suffers from BadassDecay to make the point that the universe is ruled by forces greater than any single person can control.
* ''Literature/SnowCrash'': Hiro Protagonist is a pizza deliveryman and freelance hacker, but his combat skills, talent for working high-tech espionage, and willingness to take on enemies far larger than himself to do what's right are what make him an example. Raven does work as a mercenary, but he's got his own agenda.
* ''Literature/SprawlTrilogy'': Molly Millions is the TropeNamer and UrExample. She's a "razorgirl" with cybernetically enhanced reflexes, lenses grafted over her eyes, and double-edged scalpel blades implanted under her fingernails.



* Called Darksiders in ''Literature/YouCanBeACyborgWhenYoureOlder'' by Richard Roberts. They serve as mercenaries and hackers for the corporations, performing corporate espionage as well as sabotage. It is a very popular and romanticized job by teenagers who dream of using it to escape poverty. Being as she's only fourteen years old, Ms. Understanding the AI is less than pleased at Vanity Rose wanting to become one.

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* Called Darksiders in ''Literature/YouCanBeACyborgWhenYoureOlder'' by Richard Roberts.Roberts: Called Darksiders. They serve as mercenaries and hackers for the corporations, performing corporate espionage as well as sabotage. It is a very popular and romanticized job by teenagers who dream of using it to escape poverty. Being as she's only fourteen years old, Ms. Understanding the AI is less than pleased at Vanity Rose wanting to become one.



* Future Hiro in ''Series/{{Heroes}}'' has the jacket and katana in a CrapsackWorld and seems to be this type, as well as a ShoutOut to Hiro in ''Literature/SnowCrash''.

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* ''Series/{{Heroes}}'': Future Hiro in ''Series/{{Heroes}}'' has the jacket and katana in a CrapsackWorld and seems to be this type, as well as a ShoutOut to Hiro in ''Literature/SnowCrash''.



* The ''Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy'' song, "Satanic Reverses" has a line:

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* The ''Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy'' song, song "Satanic Reverses" has a line:



* In ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'', this trope describes the archetypical Shadowrunner, i.e. the PlayerCharacter. The title 'Street Samurai' is used in-game for one of the classic runner archetypes, specifically the independent fighting guy who augments his abilities with lots of cyberware, though not so much to the point where they end up [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul killing themselves]] [[FateWorseThanDeath or worse]]. Fighters who augment themselves [[SupernaturalMartialArts with magic]], who augment themselves with [[CorporateSamurai corporate backing]], or who rely on [[WeakButSkilled pure skill rather than augmentation]] do not legitimately fit this definition.
* ''TabletopGame/{{Rifts}}'' has a number of these and the Corporate versions in the High-tech cities of Japan. Many of whom clash, ideologically or physically, with their traditional counterparts in the anti-technological countries elsewhere.



* UsefulNotes/PoweredByTheApocalypse game ''The Sprawl'' has the "Killer" playbook, the only playbook that starts with more than one implant without sacrificing a special move and gets a custom weapon along with multiple "normal" ones. The "Soldier" operates more on the tactical side of things.

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* ''TabletopGame/{{Rifts}}'' has a number of these and the Corporate versions in the High-tech cities of Japan. Many of whom clash, ideologically or physically, with their traditional counterparts in the anti-technological countries elsewhere.
* ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'': This trope describes the archetypical Shadowrunner, i.e. the PlayerCharacter. The title 'Street Samurai' is used in-game for one of the classic runner archetypes, specifically the independent fighting guy who augments his abilities with lots of cyberware, though not so much to the point where they end up [[CyberneticsEatYourSoul killing themselves]] [[FateWorseThanDeath or worse]]. Fighters who augment themselves [[SupernaturalMartialArts with magic]], who augment themselves with [[CorporateSamurai corporate backing]], or who rely on [[WeakButSkilled pure skill rather than augmentation]] do not legitimately fit this definition.
* ''TabletopGame/TheSprawl'', a
UsefulNotes/PoweredByTheApocalypse game ''The Sprawl'' game, has the "Killer" playbook, the only playbook that starts with more than one implant without sacrificing a special move and gets a custom weapon along with multiple "normal" ones. The "Soldier" operates more on the tactical side of things.



* [[PlayerCharacter V]] in ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'' is this, and is referred to as "Samurai" by Johnny Silverhand on at least one occasion. V is shown in a jacket with "Samurai written on the collar in all promotional material as well... which amusingly turns out to be in-universe merch for Johnny's band.

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* ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'': Batman as portrayed in the series, more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honor, and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.
* ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'':
[[PlayerCharacter V]] in ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'' is this, and is referred to as "Samurai" by Johnny Silverhand on at least one occasion. V is shown in a jacket with "Samurai written on the collar in all promotional material as well... which amusingly turns out to be in-universe merch for Johnny's band.band.
%%* ''VideoGame/DeusEx'': All the player characters can end up this way, depending on the path you choose.
* ''VideoGame/EYEDivineCybermancy'': You can choose to play this way if you decide to utilize SwordAndGun style and augment yourself with cybernetics.



* [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old-school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.
* There's an obscure [=PS2=] game called ''Seven Samurai 20XX'' based on the ''Film/SevenSamurai'' set in a cyberpunk world.
* In SNES classic ''X-calibur 2097'' the player character is this; same as well for his EvilTwin brother.
* All the player characters in the ''VideoGame/DeusEx'' series can end up this way, depending on the path you choose.
* You can choose to play this way in ''VideoGame/EYEDivineCybermancy'' if you decide to utilize SwordAndGun style and augment yourself with cybernetics.
* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honor, and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.

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* ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'': [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' the gae's story rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old-school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.
* There's an obscure [=PS2=] game called ''Seven Samurai 20XX'' %%* ''VideoGame/SevenSamurai20XX'' based on the ''Film/SevenSamurai'' set in a cyberpunk world.
* In SNES classic ''X-calibur 2097'' the %%* ''VideoGame/XCalibur2097'': This player character is this; same as well for his EvilTwin brother.
* All the player characters in the ''VideoGame/DeusEx'' series can end up this way, depending on the path you choose.
* You can choose to play this way in ''VideoGame/EYEDivineCybermancy'' if you decide to utilize SwordAndGun style and augment yourself with cybernetics.
* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honor, and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.
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* Dechs, the title ''Webcomic/AntiheroForHire''.
* The protagonists of ''Webcomic/RoninGalaxy'' take the "samurai" part a bit literally.
* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' has a little fun with the archetype -- he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken and with him fatally injured. Also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.

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%%* ''Webcomic/AntiheroForHire'': Dechs.
* Dechs, the title ''Webcomic/AntiheroForHire''.
* The protagonists of ''Webcomic/RoninGalaxy'' take the "samurai" part a bit literally.
*
''Webcomic/AquaRegia'': Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' protagonist, has a little fun with the archetype -- he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken and with him fatally injured. Also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.CorporateSamurai.
%%* ''Webcomic/RoninGalaxy'': The protagonists take the "samurai" part a bit literally.
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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards, and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades, and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles, etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, [[HiredGuns mercenaries]], {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, [[ProfessionalKiller assassins]], bodyguards, and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades, and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles, etc.) is required.
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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards bodyguards, and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades CoolShades, and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles vehicles, etc.) is required.



Compare SamuraiCowboy, CorporateSamurai and WesternSamurai. Note, that merely having the toys of a Street Samurai does not make you one if you don't have the personality and skill set. Not to be confused with the [[Franchise/AceAttorney Steel Samurai]].

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Compare SamuraiCowboy, CorporateSamurai CorporateSamurai, and WesternSamurai. Note, that merely having the toys of a Street Samurai does not make you one if you don't have the personality and skill set. Not to be confused with the [[Franchise/AceAttorney Steel Samurai]].






* This is an entire profession in ''Literature/TheCyberDragonsTrilogy'' by Creator/CTPhipps. Called "Riders" in-universe, they are armed couriers that use their job as cover for other, illegal, work. They're officially licensed by the government to carry weapons and cybernetics but, in practice, are smugglers that also do a lot of other criminal activities. Many of them dabble in hacking, theft, mercenary work, and assassination. Having no other skills after being trained as a Yakuza assassin for a decade, Keiko "Kei" Springs ends up drifting into this line of work despite how obvious a target it makes her.

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* This is an entire profession in ''Literature/TheCyberDragonsTrilogy'' by Creator/CTPhipps. Called "Riders" in-universe, they are armed couriers that use their job as cover for other, illegal, work. They're officially licensed by the government to carry weapons and cybernetics but, in practice, are smugglers that who also do a lot of other criminal activities. Many of them dabble in hacking, theft, mercenary work, and assassination. Having no other skills after being trained as a Yakuza assassin for a decade, Keiko "Kei" Springs ends up drifting into this line of work despite how obvious a target it makes her.



* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'' has the Solo class, which operate similar to the ''Shadowrun'' counterpart above, but differ in that these characters do not hold a personal sense of moral code and are more ruthless in their pragmatism to get things done.

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* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'' has the Solo class, which operate similar similarly to the ''Shadowrun'' counterpart above, but differ in that these characters do not hold a personal sense of moral code and are more ruthless in their pragmatism to get things done.



* [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.

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* [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid2SonsOfLiberty Raiden]] has evolved into this archetype by the time that ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' rolls around. The BigBad of his story is [[spoiler:a corrupt United States senator that has plans to devolve the entire world into anarchy]]. Raiden himself exemplifies old school old-school warrior codes, even taking on giant robots not with guns or missiles, but with an AbsurdlySharpBlade.



* In SNES classic ''X-calibur 2097'' the player character is this; same well for his EvilTwin brother.

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* In SNES classic ''X-calibur 2097'' the player character is this; same as well for his EvilTwin brother.



* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honor and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.

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* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honor honor, and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.
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* ''ComicBook/{{Fray}}'' starts out as a freelance cat burglar and saboteur in a cyberpunk future, but one who's fiercely protective of her local community. Then she learns she's also [[Franchise/{{Buffyverse}} a vampire slayer]].

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* ''ComicBook/{{Fray}}'' starts out as a freelance cat burglar and saboteur in a cyberpunk future, but one who's fiercely protective of her local community. Then she learns she's also [[Franchise/{{Buffyverse}} a vampire slayer]]. Slayer]].
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* ''Literature/TheUpgrade'' by Wesley Cross: Criminals routinely find themselves working for corporations in a mercenary capacity in order to intimidate rivals or sabotage their enemies.
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* Called Darksiders in ''Literature/YouCanBeACyborgWhenYoureOlder'' by Richard Roberts. They serve as mercenaries and hackers for the corporations, performing corporate espionage as well as sabotage. It is a very popular and romanticized job by teenagers who dream of using it to escape poverty. Being as she's only fourteen years old, Ms. Understanding the AI is less than pleased at Vanity Rose wanting to become one.
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* This is an entire profession in ''Literature/TheCyberDragonsTrilogy'' by Creator/CTPhipps. Called "Riders" in-universe, they are armed couriers that use their job as cover for other, illegal, work. They're officially licensed by the government to carry weapons and cybernetics but, in practice, are smugglers that also do a lot of other criminal activities. Many of them dabble in hacking, theft, mercenary work, and assassination. Having no other skills after being trained as a Yakuza assassin for a decade, Keiko "Kei" Springs ends up drifting into this line of work despite how obvious a target it makes her.
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* [[PlayerCharacter V]] in ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'' is this, and is referred to as "Samurai" by Johnny Silverhand on at least one occasion.

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* [[PlayerCharacter V]] in ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'' is this, and is referred to as "Samurai" by Johnny Silverhand on at least one occasion. V is shown in a jacket with "Samurai written on the collar in all promotional material as well... which amusingly turns out to be in-universe merch for Johnny's band.
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The Street Samurai is the classic protagonist archetype in {{Cyberpunk}} and PostCyberPunk, but also shows up on occasion when those genres are mixed with DungeonPunk and UrbanFantasy. Hackers, warriors, and anti-authoritarian loners, these characters fight against the {{dystopia}}n governments and {{Mega Corp}}s that rule their worlds. They are down-on-their-luck souls that WalkTheEarth because their own personal codes of honor make them refuse to sell out to authority. Typical goals for this sort of character are InformationWantsToBeFree and bringing down the very society in which they live in order to make a better one.

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The Street Samurai is the classic protagonist archetype in {{Cyberpunk}} and PostCyberPunk, PostCyberpunk, but also shows up on occasion when those genres are mixed with DungeonPunk and UrbanFantasy. Hackers, warriors, and anti-authoritarian loners, these characters fight against the {{dystopia}}n governments and {{Mega Corp}}s that rule their worlds. They are down-on-their-luck souls that WalkTheEarth because their own personal codes of honor make them refuse to sell out to authority. Typical goals for this sort of character are InformationWantsToBeFree and bringing down the very society in which they live in order to make a better one.



* ''ComicBook/{{Ronin}}'' is probably the TropeCodifier for comics.

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* ''ComicBook/{{Ronin}}'' ''ComicBook/Ronin1983'' is probably the TropeCodifier for comics.
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* [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica2013 Katana]] has always had shades of this, but her incarnation in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' embodies this trope.

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The Street Samurai is the classic protagonist archetype in CyberPunk and PostCyberPunk, but also shows up on occasion when those genres are mixed with DungeonPunk and UrbanFantasy. Hackers, warriors, and anti-authoritarian loners, these characters fight against the {{dystopia}}n governments and {{Megacorp}}s that rule their worlds. They are down-on-their-luck souls that WalkTheEarth because their own personal codes of honor make them refuse to sell out to authority. Typical goals for this sort of character are InformationWantsToBeFree and bringing down the very society in which they live in order to make a better one.

They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.

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The Street Samurai is the classic protagonist archetype in CyberPunk {{Cyberpunk}} and PostCyberPunk, but also shows up on occasion when those genres are mixed with DungeonPunk and UrbanFantasy. Hackers, warriors, and anti-authoritarian loners, these characters fight against the {{dystopia}}n governments and {{Megacorp}}s {{Mega Corp}}s that rule their worlds. They are down-on-their-luck souls that WalkTheEarth because their own personal codes of honor make them refuse to sell out to authority. Typical goals for this sort of character are InformationWantsToBeFree and bringing down the very society in which they live in order to make a better one.

They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, {{Cyberpunk}}, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.



* [[HandicappedBadass Nicholas Brown]] from ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'', albeit, he's not from a {{Cyberpunk}} world.

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* [[HandicappedBadass Nicholas Brown]] from ''Manga/{{Gangsta}}'', albeit, although he's not from a {{Cyberpunk}} world.



* In the CrapsackWorld of ''Comicbook/JudgeDredd'', the Judges of future Japan dress and act like high-tech Samurai warriors.

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* In the CrapsackWorld of ''Comicbook/JudgeDredd'', ''ComicBook/JudgeDredd'', the Judges of future Japan dress and act like high-tech Samurai warriors.



* Jef Costello from ''Film/LeSamourai''. Besides the title, it gets points for having the protagonist wear a BadassLongcoat. And it was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements)
* ''Film/KillBill'': The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad is a group of assassins, some of whom use katanas. While The Bride is in a coma for several years [[spoiler: and Bill is in semi-retirement raising their daughter]], the group disbands and the members either retire or work solo, essentially becoming {{ronin}}.

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* ''Film/KillBill'': The Deadly Viper Assassination Squad is a group of assassins, some of whom use katanas. While The Bride is in a coma for several years [[spoiler: and [[spoiler:and Bill is in semi-retirement raising their daughter]], the group disbands and the members either retire or work solo, essentially becoming {{ronin}}.



* ComicBook/{{Katana}} has always had shades of this, but her incarnation in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' embodies this trope.

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* ComicBook/{{Katana}} [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica2013 Katana]] has always had shades of this, but her incarnation in ''Film/SuicideSquad2016'' embodies this trope.



* Molly Millions from ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'' and [[Literature/SprawlTrilogy other works]] by Creator/WilliamGibson is the TropeNamer and ur-example. She's a "razorgirl" with cybernetically enhanced reflexes, lenses grafted over her eyes, and double-edged scalpel blades implanted under her fingernails.

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* Molly Millions from ''Literature/{{Neuromancer}}'' and [[Literature/SprawlTrilogy other works]] by Creator/WilliamGibson is the TropeNamer and ur-example.UrExample. She's a "razorgirl" with cybernetically enhanced reflexes, lenses grafted over her eyes, and double-edged scalpel blades implanted under her fingernails.



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''Til the StreetSamurai said to my face''\\

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-> In this context, the "Street Samurai" is likely Rono Tse, fellow ''Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy'' bandmate.

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* ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'' decides to go a bit more cyberpunk, especially on Omega. This is where you can find Archangel, a mysterious vigilante and capable hacker [[spoiler: who is really your old buddy Garrus.]]

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* ''VideoGame/MassEffect2'' decides to go a bit more cyberpunk, especially on Omega. This is where you can find Archangel, a mysterious vigilante and capable hacker [[spoiler: who [[spoiler:(who is really your old buddy Garrus.]]Garrus)]].



* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', moreso than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honour and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (City's focus on government control and surveillance, Knight's focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.

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* Batman as portrayed in the ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamSeries'', moreso more so than other versions of the character. He wages a vigilante crusade against a corrupt society, is bound by a strict personal code of honour honor and tends to use fighting techniques originating from medieval Japan against foes using modern weapons and tactics. Given this particular incarnation's constant use of advanced computer tech (his mask's detective mode, the disruptor, the remote hacking device) and the notably cyberpunk-influenced plots of the series (City's (''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity City]]''[='=]s focus on government control and surveillance, Knight's ''[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight Knight]]''[='=]s focus on drone warfare, the prominent role the Bat-family's resident hacker Oracle has throughout the series), this version of Batman is actually one of the purest examples of the trope.



* Dechs, the title ''Webcomic/AntiHeroForHire''.

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* Dechs, the title ''Webcomic/AntiHeroForHire''.''Webcomic/AntiheroForHire''.



* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' has a little fun with the archetype, he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken and with him fatally injured, also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.

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* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' has a little fun with the archetype, archetype -- he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken and with him fatally injured, also, injured. Also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.
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* The protagonist from ''Film/LeSamourai''. Besides the title, it gets points for having a protagonist who wears a BadassLongcoat. And it was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements)

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* The protagonist Jef Costello from ''Film/LeSamourai''. Besides the title, it gets points for having a the protagonist who wears wear a BadassLongcoat. And it was an inspiration to Creator/JohnWoo (hence the gun-slinging and CoolShades elements)
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* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' has a with the archetype, he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken, also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.

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* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AquaRegia'' has a little fun with the archetype, he works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]], which ends up broken, broken and with him fatally injured, also, he quickly ascends to CorporateSamurai.
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* Daniel, the protagonist of ''Webcomic/AcidRain'' looks the type, works as a mercenary, and has the weapon of choice, but just in the [[AwesomeButImpractical first chapter]].

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* [[PlayerCharacter V]] in ''VideoGame/Cyberpunk2077'' is this, and is referred to as "Samurai" by Johnny Silverhand on at least one occasion.
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* ComicBook/{{Katana}} has always had shades of this, but in her inclusion in Film/SuicideSquad2016, she embodies this trope.

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* UsefulNotes/PoweredByTheApocalypse game ''The Sprawl'' has the "Killer" playbook, the only playbook that starts with more than one implant without sacrificing a special move and gets a custom weapon along with multiple "normal" ones. The "Soldier" operates more on the tactical side of things.
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* ''ComicBook/Fray'' starts out as a freelance cat burglar and saboteur in a cyberpunk future, but one who's fiercely protective of her local community. Then she learns she's also [[Franchise/{{Buffyverse}} a vampire slayer]].

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* ''ComicBook/Fray'' ''ComicBook/{{Fray}}'' starts out as a freelance cat burglar and saboteur in a cyberpunk future, but one who's fiercely protective of her local community. Then she learns she's also [[Franchise/{{Buffyverse}} a vampire slayer]].
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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and and]] [[SwordAndGun swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.
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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]], gunslingers]] who [[TheMusketeer use guns and swords together]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.
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* In ''Film/AvengersEndgame'', [[spoiler: Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) goes rogue after his family's disappearance as ''Ronin'', terrorizing Yakuza and other criminals who survived the Snap while innocent people vanished. He even gets a Main/CoolSword to boot]].
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* [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast Sri Death]] from Tais Teng's ''Memoirs of a Matriarchy'' and ''Neon Moon'' anthologies. Though he is practically invulnerable and possibly immortal by the end of his arc, he still suffers from BadassDecay to make the point that the universe is ruled by forces greater than any single person can control.

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Compare SamuraiCowboy and CorporateSamurai. Note, that merely having the toys of a Street Samurai does not make you one if you don't have the personality and skill set. Not to be confused with the [[Franchise/AceAttorney Steel Samurai]].

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* The eponymous protagonist from ''Anime/AfroSamurai'' is a black samurai with considerable skills in the {{Cyberpunk}} dystopian future.
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* ''TabletopGame/{{Cyberpunk}}'' has the Solo class, which operate similar to the ''Shadowrun'' counterpart above, but differ in that these characters do not hold a personal sense of moral code and are more ruthless in their pragmatism to get things done.
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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, [[BountyHunter bounty hunters]], assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.

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They are the tech-savvy mercenaries, [[BountyHunter bounty hunters]], {{bounty hunter}}s, assassins, bodyguards and general badasses of the urban jungle. They're far cooler than standard {{Mooks}}, often sporting a BadassLongcoat, CoolShades and other stylish gear. Edged weapons are common despite being strange for the era, and [[KatanasAreJustBetter Katanas are recommended, but not mandatory]]. Street samurai by no means eschew firearms however, and are frequently expert [[TheGunslinger gunslingers]], but expect CoolGuns and AbnormalAmmo. In classic CyberPunk, the samurai would often be [[{{Cyborg}} heavily augmented with cybernetic parts]], but this is no longer mandatory. Hacking, at least at a rudimentary level, or other similar tech skills (creating prosthetics, building custom weapons systems and vehicles etc.) is required.



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